Can light spark superconductivity? A new study reignites debate
Brief blasts of light might make some materials into fleeting superconductors. A new study strengthens the case for this controversial […]
Can scientists make fruits and veggies resilient to climate change?
In 2023, a new type of apple made its commercial debut at a trade show in Berlin. The Tutti is
Expanding antibiotic treatment in sub-Saharan Africa could save kids’ lives
In some parts of sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 10 percent of children die before they turn 5 years old (SN: 8/3/22);
Astronauts actually get stuck in space all the time
Imagine going on a weeklong business trip and not coming home until the following year. That may be the situation
Mega El Niños triggered the world’s worst mass extinction
Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do
More than 100 bacteria species can flourish in microwave ovens
Even the microwave oven in your kitchen is not immune to bacteria. The irradiating environment within a microwave oven might
Paper cut physics pinpoints the most hazardous types of paper
Any way you slice it, a paper cut is painful. Magazines, letters and books harbor a devious potential for minor
Extreme heat and rain are fueling rising cases of mosquito-borne diseases
When it rains, it pours. And when it pours, mosquitoes pop up. A series of storms slammed the northeastern United
People with food and other allergies have a new way to treat severe reactions
Soon people will be able to subdue a severe allergic reaction with a nasal spray instead of an injection. On
What is ‘Stage 0’ breast cancer and how is it treated?
Actress Danielle Fishel made headlines last week when she announced that she had “very, very, very early” breast cancer. “It’s